No plans to withdraw security from religious sites: Police

The Sri Lankan Police said that no decision has been made to withdraw personnel deployed for security at various religious sites.

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes: Sri Lanka claim second title

Sri Lanka won their second Hong Kong Cricket Sixes title, and first since 2007, after beating Pakistan by three wickets in the final on Sunday.

’I refused organic vegetables grown in Nuwara Eliya specially for President’: AKD

Former Presidents used to enjoy unlimited perks and privileges where they used to get organic vegetables that were grown in Nuwara Eliya every week for their consumption, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake revealed today.

Country will crash like the KDU bus if experienced persons not elected: Ranil

The country will crash like the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) bus which toppled along the Dunhinda-Badulla Road if you don’t elect experienced persons to Parliament, former President Ranil Wickremeisinghe said over the weekend.

No plans for withdrawal of military security from places of religious worship

The Defence Ministry scotched speculation in social media that the government is planning to withdraw military personnel assigned for duty at places of religious worship.

Maldivian, five Sri Lankans arrested so far over Arugam Bay threat

A total of six suspects including a Maldivian national have been arrested so far in connection with the security threats to tourists in Arugam Bay, Public Security Minister Vijitha Herath said.

Lohan Ratwatte under special protection in prison

The prisons authorities were ordered to provide special protection and medical treatment to former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte who was remanded by the Nugegoda magistrate over the possession of an illegally imported luxury vehicle.

Iran’s supreme leader says enemies will receive ’crushing response’

The US and Israel ’’will definitely receive a crushing response’’, Iran’s supreme leader has said, following an Israeli attack on Iran a week ago.

Landslide warning issued for eight districts

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings for eight districts due to the ongoing heavy rainfall.

Japanese assistance sought to complete Central Expressway: President

The government has taken steps to complete the construction of the Central Expressway where discussions were held with the Japanese Ambassador to seek their assistance to complete its constructions, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

AMS calls for action over misconduct by specialist at Karapitiya Hospital

The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) has stepped in regarding allegations of abusive conduct by a specialist at the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital, Galle, urging immediate disciplinary action.

Defence Secretary instructs SLAF to standby to airlift patients following bus accident

The Defence Secretary has instructed the Sri Lanka Air Force to keep a Bell 412 helicopter on standby at the Diyatalawa Air Force Base for the potential airlift of patients injured in yesterday’s bus accident to Colombo for further treatment.

No more Govt bungalows for Ministers

Thirty one government bungalows built during the colonial period and allocated to ministers as their official residences in recent times under different governments will be reserved for viable purposes in the future without assigning them to any government official or minister, an informed source said.

Measles raising its head again, special vaccination drive to be launched

Though the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Sri Lanka as a country free of measles, the country has been hit by cases once again since 2023, prompting the health authorities to declare a special vaccination week from November 4 to 9, according to a press release from the Health Promotion Bureau of the Health Ministry.

Van-lorry collision injures 20 on Radella Loop

A collision between a van and a lorry on the Radella Loop, just off the Hatton-Nuwara Eliya main road, left twenty persons injured, police said.

Ministers will not be given houses in Colombo: President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said recently that ministers will not be given houses in Colombo claiming that they must go to villages and attend to people’s issues.

President’s office denies reports on reduced security for MR

The Government refuted recent media claims suggesting a reduction in the security detail provided to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Immigration dept. to launch online passport appointment system

The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced plans to introduce an online appointment system for passport applications, set to launch in the coming weeks.

Government to digitise paddy storage system

A discussion on the digitalisation of social welfare benefit programmes took place (01) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, where the significance of digitising the paddy storage system was also discussed.

Thundershowers, lightning on the cards in several provinces

Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm is forecast in parts of the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, and North-Central Provinces, with atmospheric conditions expected to bring afternoon thundershowers across much of the island.

’’Leave the media alone’’: Sajith slams AKD for comments on media

Leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya Sajith Premadasa slammed President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for his recent comments about the media, asking Dissanayake to back off trying to control media narratives.

Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya appointed President’s chief advisor on digital economy

Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya has been appointed as the Chief Advisor to the President on Digital Economy, the Presidential Media Division (PMD) announced.

Palali-Achchuveli Road reopens after 30 years

The Palali–Achchuveli main road in the Northern Province reopened today (01), after being closed for more than three decades.

Fire breaks out at vehicle garage in Rajagiriya

A major fire was reported at a vehicle garage in Obeysekarapura, Rajagiriya and the Kotte Fire Brigade has dispatched several fire trucks to control the blaze.

Ranil could make a comeback: Rajitha

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe could make a comeback as people may start looking up to him in the event of another economic crisis which looks to be a possibility, former MP and New Democratic Front (NDF) Kalutara District candidate Dr. Rajitha Senaratne said.

Another jeep suspected to belong to Lohan Ratwatte seized

The Theldeniya police seized a suspicious jeep with a forged number plate, allegedly used by former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte.

SJB’s Lihini Fernando calls on Lal Kantha to apologise over derogatory remarks

Condemning the statement by NPP member Lal Kantha over SJB Kandy District candidate Chamindrani Kiriella, SJB National List candidate Lihini Fernando said Lal Kantha must tender a public apology to Chamindrani in for his derogatory remarks on a woman.

Sri Lankan dies during immigration check in Malaysia

A Sri Lankan man died after falling from a pedestrian bridge connecting JB Sentral and Sultan Iskandar Building during an immigration check on Thursday.

Bitter history of strikes will end under NPP government: Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi

The bitter history of strikes will end under the National People’s Power (NPP) government where it will be a thing of the past, NPP candidate Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi said.

Australia cricket team to tour Sri Lanka in early 2025

The Australia Men’s National Cricket Team will tour Sri Lanka from January to February 2025 to participate in a two-match Test series and one ODI.